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This episode focuses on viewing work as worship to God, challenging the cultural mindset that sees work as merely a burden to endure until retirement. Drawing from Genesis 1-2, the pastors explain that work existed before sin entered the world, making it a blessing and calling from God rather than a curse. The discussion covers three key outcomes: working for God's mission (not as consumers but as kingdom workers), working as God's stewards (managing the responsibilities He's given us), and working for God's pleasure (which includes both excellence and proper rest through Sabbath). The pastors stress that our identity should come from Christ's work on the cross, not from our occupational achievements, while still maintaining that we should work with excellence as representatives of Christ in every sphere of life.
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This episode focuses on viewing work as worship to God, challenging the cultural mindset that sees work as merely a burden to endure until retirement. Drawing from Genesis 1-2, the pastors explain that work existed before sin entered the world, making it a blessing and calling from God rather than a curse. The discussion covers three key outcomes: working for God's mission (not as consumers but as kingdom workers), working as God's stewards (managing the responsibilities He's given us), and working for God's pleasure (which includes both excellence and proper rest through Sabbath). The pastors stress that our identity should come from Christ's work on the cross, not from our occupational achievements, while still maintaining that we should work with excellence as representatives of Christ in every sphere of life.

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